Some thoughts about this weekend's series at CSS v. UWS.
CSS was clearly the better team this weekend. Probably the best two games I've ever seen them play back-to-back. They were the better team on the ice and they continued to work hard every shift, every period both nights. UWS came out flat-footed Friday and payed for it. They played better in the 2nd and 3rd and got a few breaks to score 3 in the game, but were down 6-1 at one point and this game was never really close.
Saturday, the Saints capitalized on Jacket miscues, which resulted in the first 2 goals. Chong has really improved his game since last year, most notably his speed. Dalbec for Superior got a piece of each of the Saints goals and probably all of them should have been saves. Also, the official shot count of 29-18 is one I don't believe. I'll give UWS 20, maybe, at the very most. CSS blocked tons of shots, frustrating Superior the entire game. The Jackets had at least 2 very good scoring chances, but missed the net entirely on both. Offensively, the Saints had a lot of scoring chances, but didn't pour on the shots. UWS did a fair job of stopping one-timer passes and blue line shots.
All in all, I was very impressed with CSS, and UWS is a far cry from where they were last year. Not bad, but if you can't come out with good intensity against your biggest rival, something's not right. CSS played the most complete two games I've ever witnessed of them, so that probably made Superior look a little worse.
